Amber Berger
Harrison Township,MI
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable registered nurse with 15+ years experience. Experienced in caring for patients with compassion and knowledge. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre Op and Recovery
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
11.2014 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease
- Evaluated patient histories and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Act as shift charge Nurse.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
William Beaumont Hospital (Corewell)
Royal Oak, MI
11.2006 - 12.2014
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Assisted in intubations, art line placement, central line placement and various bedside procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI10.2006
Skills
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Discharge Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- IV Fluid Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Additional Information
ACLS (Current)
BLS (Current)
TNCC (Current)
Certification
BLS (Current)
ACLS (Current
TNCC (Current)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre Op and Recovery
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
William Beaumont Hospital (Corewell)
11.2006 - 12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College